The first image in this set was published in The Manawatu Evening Standard on Tuesday, 18 June 1985 - “Wilde rejects 'lies' over homosexual bill." (The other images were not published.) " Some of the 300-strong audience who filled the YMCA hall in Palmerston North last night to hear speakers, including Wellington Central MP Fran Wilde … support the Homosexual Law Reform Bill.” The Homosexual Law Reform Bill (eventually passed in 1986) sought to decriminalise consensual sex between males over 16 years old, bringing the law into line with those governing heterosexual sex. “’There have been many lies told about the bill in a deliberate attempt to frighten people into opposing it’ [Wilde] said. ‘Most of what has been said is absolute rubbish – emotional, hysterical and factually incorrect.’” At the meeting, Wilde referenced rhetoric promoted by the Salvation Army that the bill would allow for sexual acts between boys between 12 and 16 was an ‘insidious and nasty lie’ and was a ‘gross distortion of the legislation… being put about by people who know the best of frightening others into opposing the bill is to make them fearful that their children will be somehow under threat.’” Decriminalisation was also seen as an important health issue due to the Aids epidemic. “An effective prevention campaign requires the co-operation of the major target groups. At present it could be said that the Health Department is in theory breaking the law by co-operating with criminals.” She added, ‘[W]e will never fight Aids properly until people feel they will not be persecuted or prosecuted because of their sexual orientation.” Other speakers, who pointed out how the legislation was tied to other human rights campaigns, included Māori activist Toni Davis Waho, Trade Unionist Roger Middlemass, Lesbian activist Allanah Ryan and MaGRA (Manawatu Gay Rights Association – later MaLGRA, Manawatu Lesbian and Gay Rights Association) representative Vernon Tile.

The first image in this set was published in The Manawatu Evening Standard on Saturday, April 27 1985 with a caption but no accompanying story. The other images were not published. “Feilding Gay Task Force members flank the Salvation Army Centennial march through the town last night. About 15 to 20 task force members walked silently beside the march, letting their banners speak for them in their protest against the Salvation Army’s opposition to the Homosexual Law Reform Bill. Spokesman for the group Peter Pawson said the protesters were asked to stop, but the protest remained peaceful and non-violent.”

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 14 December 1962, "Scottish couple celebrate their golden wedding. The Scottish-born couple, Mr and Mrs G. Laing, of Papaioea Place, Palmerston North, are celebrating their golden wedding anniversary this week. They were married at Coaltown of Wemys, Scotland, by the Rev. J. Kennedy. The bride, the only daughter of the late Mr and Mrs D. White, who later came to New Zealand, lived at Coaltown of Wemys while Mr Laing came from Falkland, Scotland."

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 1 September, 1959. "School is forgotten as these children enjoy themselves on the lullaby at Papaioea Park this morning. The sunshine made the park a popular rendezvous for youngsters in the area."

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 14th December 1965 "Two Post Office employees stacking some of the eight tons of new telephone directories which will be delivered to subscribers in the Palmerston North district this week." The man standing on the right is Michael Kopytko.

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 01 December 1958: "This little girl was one of the many visitors to the West End School's gala day on Saturday. She is feeling the Christmas decorations made by the pupils of the school in the Christmas corner."

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 16 December 1958: "Members of the Sunshine Club song group which entertained at the Old Folks' concert held last night. They are, from left to right: Mesdames H.A. Spencer, E.B. Baker, W. Nicholls, B. Cheyne and W. Oliver."

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 1st February 1966 "A drenched fireman empties his boots after the water battle between Bunnythorpe and Palmerston North firemen at Milson Airport last night. (Report and more pictures page 8.)"

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 1st February 1966 "Members of the board of management for the Wellington West Coast farm cadet scheme, who met in the City today for the first time. From left, front row: Messrs. M. Moffat (Manawatu Federated Farmers), I.D. Colquoun (Rangitikei Federated Farmers chairman), B. Plimmer (Secretary), R. Toothill (Rangitikei Federated Farmers), back row: B.A. Bartholemew (Manawatu Federated Farmers), D. Scott (advisor), M. Mitchell (Young Farmers Club), J. Boddy (Young Farmers' Club), R.S. Lilburn (Wanganui Federated Farmers), E.S. Davison (Wanganui Federated Farmers)."

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 31st January 1966 "A painting believed to be the work of Peter Breughel or his son Jan Breughel has been discovered in the Manawatu district. The London art dealers, Christies, has asked the owners to send the painting to England to be sold."

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 31st January 1966 "Mr. Leonard Gray, of Sanson, who narrowly escaped death in a parachute jump at Mangere on Saturday, is carried from the Hovercraft which picked him up."

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 3rd February 1966 "R. Cleghorn (Palmerston North) who won the Golf Leaf International moto-cross race at the Woodville meeting on Sunday, pictured with the trophies he won.""

This image was taken (but not used) for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 31st January 1966 "R. Cleghorn (Palmerston North), on a CH/A.J.S., who led all the way to win the final race of the Guild Leaf international moto-cross series at Woodville yesterday."

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 1st February 1966 "A wedding of considerable local and Australian interest took place on Saturday when Miss Jan Andrews - only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.D. Andrews, of Ihaka Street, Palmerston North -- was married at All Saints' Anglican Church to Mr. Leigh Gawith -- eldest son of the Hon. and Mrs. C. Gawith, of Poorah (Melbourne) by the Rev. D. King."

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 29th January 1966 "B. Paterson (Palmerston North) wins the West Coast (North Island) marathon."

[Image of people having lunch by some parked car, under the shade of tree, possibly at the Horowhenua A,. P. and I. Show.]

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 29th January 1966 "Bottoms-up for both the horse and its young rider as they watch a horse event at the Horowhenua A. P. and I. Show."

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 29th January 1966 "The Jersey Oakes winner at the Levin Show, Gymdale Maise, exhibited by Mr. J.G. Horn, junr., of Levin."

[Image of a horse jumping a fence, possibly at the Horowhenua A,. P. and I. Show.]

[Image of a horse jumping a fence, possibly at the Horowhenua A,. P. and I. Show.]

[Image of a large pig and its owner, possibly at the Horowhenua A,. P. and I. Show.]

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 29th January 1966 "The old Kiwi gymnasium in Palmerston North is demolished to make way for a £04,000 replacement."

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 28th January 1966 "Many Palmerstonians "ducked" this morning as two United States Phantom fighters streaked across the sky at a low altitude. Hundreds of people were waiting on rooftops and on the street for a glimpse of these aircraft, the Unites States Air Force's fastest and newest planes. --- The picture shows City Council employees watching the planes from the roof of their offices."

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 28th January 1966 "This is how the outside world will look to most of the new patients. The picture was taken from inside one of the rooms in the building and shows the tower overlooking one of the exercise courts."

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 28th January 1966 "Mrs. E. Toms, of Paddington (Brisbane), who arrived in Palmerston North just after Christmas on a visit to her sister, Mrs. A,M., Schlierike, of College Street, is busy bridging a gasp of 52 years away from her birthplace. To her the change in the city is fantastic and everyday trips around the old haunts bring memories flooding back."

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 27th January 1966 "The noted British traffic authority, Professor C. Buchanan, arrived in Palmerston North today to spend five hours in the city. Professor Buchanan, who holds the chair of transport at the Imperial College of Science and Technology at London, is having informal discussions with the City Council concerning aspects of the city's master transport plan. The photograph shows Professor Buchanan (centre) with Cr. D.T. Spring (left) and the town clerk (Mr. A.M.P. Hall) on the balcony of the new library."

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 28th January 1966 "Air Force personnel are dwarfed under the giant span of the Vulcan bomber of the R.A.F. shortly after its arrival at Ohakea."

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 27th January 1966 "For Air Commodore T.F. Gill, R.N.Z.A.F., his first flight in a Phantom aircraft, was certainly an experience. Piloted by Captain Dean V. Weihe, the aircraft performed a series of simulated low-level skip-bombing runs over the airfield. The Air Commodore is seen framed in the front cockpit before take-off."

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 27th January 1966 "The fine lace-work of this 19th century "Sunday best" gown is beautifully preserved from the days when it graced the wardrobe of a pioneer's wife. It was the striking centre-piece of a fascinating display of bygones - arranged by the Marton Historical Society to mark the 50th Marton A. and P. Show."

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 27th January 1966 "Much interest was shown in the display of vintage cars at the Marton Show yesterday. Here a visitor studies the engine of one of the cars."